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The chances Gina Carano returns to get punched in the grill anytime soon gets slimmer and slimmer by the second with the release of her new movie “Haywire.” [Yahoo! speaks with Gina Carano about Haywire] The L.A. Times wrote glowingly about the performance by the former “face of women’s mixed martial arts.” [...] watching Carano kick, spin, flip, choke, crack and crush the fiercest of foes ? mostly men about twice her size ? is thoroughly entertaining, highly amusing and …

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One minute and fifty-six seconds.  That?s how long it took Tito Ortiz to stun TUF 8 winner Ryan Bader and choke him out with a guillotine.  That?s also how long it took Ortiz to reverse course on what?s been a four-year and nine-month losing trajectory, and remind one and all something that they?d forgotten of [...] Joachim Hansen Antoni Hardonk Dan Hardy Lee Hasdell Musse Hasselvall

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Elite wrestlers occasionally earn a bad reputation in Mixed Martial Arts based on their inherent ability to put an opponent on his backside, blanketing him for the bulk of the bout to earn a decision win. In that regard UFC lightweight Kamal Shalorus has set himself apart throughout his career, opting to only use his [...] Jon Fitch Kenny Florian Jesse Forbes Xavier Foupa Pokam Hermes Franca

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CHICAGO – Regardless of what Chael Sonnen says, should he defeat Michael Bisping at Saturday’s UFC on FOX 2 event, Anderson Silva is next. UFC president Dana White clarified the organization’s plans at today’s UFC on FOX 2 pre-event presser in Chicago. “Chael is nuts,” White told MMAjunkie.com. “He says all kinds of crazy things. … He will fight Anderson Silva if he wins.” Renzo Gracie Rickson Gracie Rodrigo Gracie Roger Gracie Rolles Gracie

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Video – Behind the scenes with UFC on Fox 2′s Rashad Evans in “Sweet Home Chicago”

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief Rashad Evans’ management group has posted a very cool new video ahead of this week’s UFC on Fox 2 event, going behind-the-scenes (and behind-the-behind-the-scenes) with Evans ahead of his fight with Phil Davis. Evans is in both promo mode and reflective mode in the video, including one key segment talking about how he’s come around to fans booing him, saying “Boo me. That just means you love me, baby.” Check out “Sweet Home Chicago” below: …

 

Training for Mixed Martial Arts

ShareThis Ray Cooper?  Kit Cope?  Wesley Cabbage Correira?  Patrick The Predator C??t?©?  Randy The Natural Couture? 

 

Michael Bisping Talks Taking Fight Against Chael Sonnen

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br> MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br> When UFC President Dana White calls and asks if you'll take a fight on less than two weeks notice against top middleweight Chael Sonnen you might question if it's a good move. Not Michael Bisping, who explained why he jumped at the chance to earn a shot at Anderson Silva:<Br><Br> "Dana hadn't even finished saying Munoz was out before I was planning how to beat Sonnen in my head. I've accepted fights …

 

Mike Kyle vs. Gegard Mousasi tapped as ?Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey? co-main event

It might be happening a year later than expected, but Mike Kyle is set to square off with Gegard Mousasi once again. The light heavyweight battle, which could determine who fights next for the vacant Strikeforce 205 strap, will take place in Columbus, Ohio and serve as the co-headliner for the Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey [...] Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen?  Alex Andrade?  Jermaine Andr???  Yoji Anjo? 

 

Photos from UFC?s first FX event

Check out pictures from the UFC’s first full event on FX from Tracy Lee. The gallery includes Pat Barry’s unique celebration, Jorge Rivera’s final bout and more. Dan Bobish Vagam Bodjukyan Kotetsu Boku?  Tony Bonello Stephan Bonnar

 

MMATorch Interview: UFC 144′s Cheick Kongo doesn’t like Alistair Overeem getting quick title shot, would like rematch with Frank Mir

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By: Brad Walker, MMATorch Contributor MMATorch contributor Brad Walker had the opportunity to speak with UFC Heavyweight Cheick Kongo this week via email ahead of the French striker’s bout with Mark Hunt in Japan next month. Here is their conversation: BRAD WALKER: First of all Cheick let me thank you for taking the time to sit down and talk to me and MMATorch! CHEICK KONGO: It’s a pleasure, you’re welcome, anytime Brad! WALKER: What was it like to first step …

 

What’s with all the threads being closed?

Why is G__Row so angry? 2 threads closed in under 5 minutes. What was wrong with those threads? Tomasz Drwal Joe Hybrid Duarte Aldrin de Jesus?  Todd Duffee?  Marvin Eastman? 

 

Heavy?s UFC 142 Fight Day Live starts at 6 p.m. ET

UFC 142 pre-show Fight Day Live is back this afternoon. Host Dave Farra and Megan Olivi will guide you through the full fight card and all of the biggest news in the UFC. [Don't miss the action: Watch UFC 142 live on Y! Sports] More FIGHT DAY Video clips! Other popular content on Yahoo! Sports: ? UFC champ Jose Aldo Jr. eyes win in Brazil ? Serena Williams hasn’t been on a date in ‘forever’ ? Video: Are the Lakers …

 

?UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit? Available in 3D in Movie Theaters

This past October, the UFC announced they had partnered with Cinedigm Digital Cinema to produce live 3D UFC pay-per-view broadcasts in select movie theaters across the country. The two powerhouses will break in their new deal at “UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit” on February 4th. The show will be available in more than 100 theaters [...] Delson Heleno Dan Henderson Josh Hendricks Ed Herman Heath Herring

 

Official UFC on FX 1 Weigh In Results

Thiago Alves?  Andre Amade?  Dean Amasinger?  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen? 

 

Torres vs. McDonald Plus Eight Bouts Confirmed for Atlanta

Noboru Asahi Marcus Aurelio?  Mikhail Avetisyan Luiz Azeredo?  Luciano Azevedo? 

 

Oh yes!

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@yardhouse comes through again! Chris Dolman Edson Drago?  Tomasz Drwal Joe Hybrid Duarte Aldrin de Jesus? 

 

ProElite 3 Results: Brad Walker live blogs through HDNet broadcast of “Grove vs. Minowaman” event in Hawaii

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By: Brad Walker, MMATorch Contributor The show opens with Tony Schiavello describing the beautiful weather in Hawaii, which I would kill to be enjoying at the moment. On commentary alongside Schiavello is Pat Miletich. After the cutscenes of Hawaii and the fighters, they show us the awful Hawaiian outfits that Tony and Pat are wearing, the colors and leis almost set my eyes on fire as soon as they popped on screen. A quick rundown of the fights and what …

 

Let?s Reject, Not Inject: Steroids in MMA

Have you ever been walking through the city streets and a man offers you something that makes you, ?run faster, jump higher, and lift heavier?? Some people would accept this ?mysterious substance? and reap the rewards. Me? I throw it on the ground. Have you ever been told that something is good for you, but [...] Vitor Belfort?  Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping?  Dan Bobish

 

UFC 143: Preview

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Kendall Grove talks win over Ikuhisa Minowa at ProElite 3

Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove discusses his unanimous decision win over Ikuhisa Minowa in the main event of ProElite 3. Grove was awarded scores of 30-27 from the three judges as he was able to easily control the action standing and on the ground. The winner of Season 3 of The Ultimate Fighter, Grove has now [...] Kendall Grove talks win over Ikuhisa Minowa at ProElite 3 is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News Karen Darabedyan Viacheslav Datsik Marcus Davis?  …

 

Tribute to NES, Fun Flash game

Awesome game for anyone who has NES nostalgia. Abobo (from Double Dragon) has a game now http://abobosbigadventure.com/fullgame.php Roger Gracie Rolles Gracie Royce Gracie Royler Gracie Ryan Gracie

 

Junior Dos Santos Interview – UFC

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Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon? against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior’s speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET. Siyar Bahadurzada Bao Ligao?  Josh Barnett?  David Baron?  Phil Baroni

 

Alistair Overeem Post fight vs Werdum Apologizes for Boring Fight – Alistair Overeem

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Alistair Overeem Post fight vs Werdum Apologizes for Boring Fight Video by Alistair Overeem Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves?  Andre Amade?  Dean Amasinger?  Jimmy Ambriz

 

UFC on FOX 2: Dana White guarantees Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva II if Sonnen defeats Michael Bisping

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief Chael Sonnen has been telling anyone who will listen that he won’t be fighting Anderson Silva after winning his next fight at UFC on Fox 2 next weekend. Instead, he’s been saying he’s going to “cash in” his number one contender title for a fight with either UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones or UFC Welterweight Champ Georges St-Pierre. Sonnen even went so far as to “guarantee” that he and Silva would never cross paths …

 

Final Card For UFC on FX 1: Guillard Vs. Miller

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br> MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br> The first event for the UFC on the FX Network takes place this Friday, January 20th, from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and marks the first official event under the seven year agreement between the UFC and FOX.<br><Br> The main card of the event will be highlighted with a main event between Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller. Four fights will air during the broadcast while the remaining prelim fights will are …